I reported a few months ago that the TR3 had finally recovered from its elusive sticky valve episode, caused by old fuel residue, and was running well. But as it turned out I spoke too soon. A glance underneath after a long run revealed oil drips, and when the clutch started slipping under hard acceleration shortly after that I blamed the front gearbox oil seal.
Out came the gearbox and, sure enough, the seal – which fortunately is in a removable housing bolted to the front of the gearbox – was hard and clearly leaking. The clutch plate had darkened where the oil was contacting it and causing it to slip. I fitted a new seal and the gearbox went back in with a brand new Borg & Beck clutch plate for good measure – only for it all to have to come out again shortly after to replace the rear seal, which was actually the one that had been leaking before. If only I’d looked more closely at the time!
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Willson's Smart Buy
Quentin on why an AC, a Mercedes, a Lamborghini and, yes, a BL-built Jaguar should all be on the canny buyer’s radar.
‘You Feel Like A Movie Star'
Darrin Alker loves how precisely his Lotus Esprit drives – so why on earth did he ask us to put him in a Ford Mustang for the day?
Problem Solved – Again
I reported a few months ago that the TR3 had finally recovered from its elusive sticky valve episode, caused by old fuel residue, and was running well. But as it turned out I spoke too soon. A glance underneath after a long run revealed oil drips, and when the clutch started slipping under hard acceleration shortly after that I blamed the front gearbox oil seal.
Jaguar XJR
Now’s the time to buy Jag’s supercharged four-door before they become expensive.
‘It's Like A Japanese Tardis'
Before buying an M635CSi, six-footer Steve Hough viewed several Datsun 240Zs, but never got to drive one. Today we put that right – and the first surprise is that there’s room inside to spare
Market Watch
Russ Smith not of rag-tops on the early MX-5 Triumph Herald convertible.
Cosmo-Politan
In a brave new era for the Japanese car industry, the Mazda Cosmo infused Euro-American styling with pioneering rotary power. Almost 50 years on, we take this rare UK example for a spin.
Alfetta GTV6 Has Room To Grow
The Giugiaro-penned fastback has risen sharply, but that’s not the end of the line.
Red Leader
It’s come a long way from its role as decorative PR attention seeker – this prototype Triumph went on to become a works competition car
